JLS' JB Gill is now presenting Songs of Praise
It's definitely a good time to be a JLS fan. Following the news that Aston Merrygold has joined this year's Strictly Come Dancing, it's now been announced that his former bandmate JB Gill has a new telly gig lined up too... on Songs of Praise.
Indeed, the singer will join the BBC show's team as a features presenter and revealed that he's excited to combine his faith and music.
"BBC One's Songs of Praise has played an integral part to my childhood," he said.
"I remember growing up watching and singing along to all of the hymns, many of which I'd learnt during hymn practice at my Church of England Primary School. Needless to say, I'm incredibly excited to be taking on this new role as a Songs of Praise presenter.
"I'm especially looking forward to combining my faith with my love of music, performing and my passion for the outdoors. Hopefully you'll also get to see me sing a few more hymns along the way!"
JB, who also runs a successful farm, recently appeared on Songs of Praise when he was interviewed by Aled Jones about his Christian faith and gave a powerful rendition of 'You Raise Me Up'.
His first episode as a presenter will see him try a new holiday trend – camping overnight in an historic church, otherwise known as 'champing'.
He'll also meet Peter Aires from The Churches Conservation Trust to talk about champing as a new way of raising money to help fund the restoration of old churches, and interviews Jimmy Carter – one of the founding members of the Gospel band The Blind Boys Of Alabama.
The Songs of Praise presenting family also includes Katherine Jenkins, Sean Fletcher, Josie d'Arby, Claire McCollum, Sally Magnusson, Rev. Kate Bottley and Pam Rhodes.
JB's first episode will air this Sunday, August 20 at 2.15pm on BBC One
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